It’s tempting to load up a barbell and try to toss it overhead — no warm-up, just feeling super cool. But if you’ve ever gone into a workout cold, you might have learned the hard way that your muscles and ... Continue Reading
USA Obesity Percentages From 2012 to 2022
A lot has changed in the United States since 2012. Twelve years into the new millennium and the music video for the song "Gangnam Style" by Psy became the first video to reach one billion views on YouTube. ... Continue Reading
10 Benefits of Strength Training for Bodybuilders That You Need to Know Before Your Next Workout
When a bodybuilder steps out under the lights of the competition stage, they aren’t judged on how much they can squat or deadlift. In fact, what they can do with their physique isn’t relevant in any ... Continue Reading
Chris Bumstead Believes Stem Cell Treatments Strengthen His Kidneys and Immune System
Rejuvenation is a powerful tool in the arsenal of an elite bodybuilder. Three-time Classic Physique Olympia champion Chris Bumstead believes stem cell treatment is one such tool. On July 17, 2022, Bumstead ... Continue Reading
Check Out the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic UK Roster and Events
The 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) UK is set for Sept. 23-24, 2022, as part of the 2022 Arnold Sports Festival UK in Birmingham, England. The second edition of the strongman contest will feature 12 ... Continue Reading
Do Knee Sleeves Actually Boost Your Squat?
Whether you’re a competitive athlete or a recreational lifter looking for a boost in your squat, you’ve probably seen someone roll up to the squat rack with compression sleeves on their knees. For most, ... Continue Reading
Rogue Hex Dumbbell Review
Rogue’s Hex Dumbbells are considered classics for a reason: They’re durable, high quality, and feature a timeless design. Dumbbells are arguably some of the most versatile pieces of strength ... Continue Reading
Hunter Labrada Discusses Training Frequency, Carb Selection, and How to Become a Bodybuilder
Hunter Labrada recently updated his training split to lead him into his 2022 Olympia prep. After finishing fourth overall in the 2021 Mr. Olympia contest, the 2021 Chicago Pro winner is vying to dethrone ... Continue Reading
Strongman Robert Oberst Shares Tips and Tricks for Lifting Atlas Stones
Getting insight from a sport's top athlete can be a gold mine for improving in the gym and in competition. On July 16, 2022, strongman Robert Oberst took to his YouTube channel to share the tricks he uses ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins (75KG) Deadlifts 285-Kilogram (628.3-Pound) Raw PR In Training
If a powerlifter were to pull 10 kilograms (22.1 pounds) over the all-time world record deadlift in a given weight category while training at the gym, one might assume that was a grueling training session. ... Continue Reading
Powerlifter Chad Penson (90KG) Squats 415 Kilograms (915 Pounds) With Wraps in Training
It's not every day that an all-time world-record-holding powerlifter gets to the gym, wraps their knees, steps into a monolift, and squats 415 kilograms (915 pounds), but that's exactly what Chad Penson ... Continue Reading
The Smolov Jr. Program for Powerlifting, Explained
The Smolov Jr. strength program may have claimed the soul of more gym bros than any other program on the market. The often- underestimated program has been proven effective for seriously boosting your ... Continue Reading
Best Beta-Alanine Supplements For Purity, Pre-Workout, and More
If you’re a big fan of pre-workout supplements, you’ve likely felt that tingly feeling before — this sensation comes from beta-alanine. One of the most common pre-workout ingredients, beta-alanine is ... Continue Reading
The World’s Most Underrated Strength Sport (with Juan Pellot)
Today I’m talking to kettlebell sport world champion and Master of Sport Juan Pellot. Spoiler alert: Juan is actually my coach, and I interact with him pretty darn regularly. But we’re flipping the script ... Continue Reading
Danny Grigsby (140KG) Deadlifts 455 Kilograms (1,003 Pounds) Raw in Training
Danny Grigsby is the first powerlifter to successfully deadlift over 1,000 pounds raw in a sanctioned full power meet. He performed a raw 465-kilogram (1,025.2-pound) pull on his third attempt at the 2022 ... Continue Reading
How to Do the Landmine Press — Benefits, Variations, Common Mistakes, and More
Landmine training has become increasingly popular among strength athletes and general gymgoers. It offers a unique range of motion, is touted as more joint-friendly, and is often done one side at a time, ... Continue Reading
7-Time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath to Join 2022 Olympia Commentary Team
The 2022 Olympia Weekend is scheduled for the weekend of Dec. 16-18, 2022, at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV. There have been many questions surrounding the role that seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace Breaks World Deadlift Record at 2022 Berkshire’s Strongest Contest
Rhianon Lovelace will not be stopped. The pound-for-pound strongest woman on the planet competed at the 2022 Berkshire’s Strongest contest on July 16, 2022, with the goal of exceeding her deadlift world ... Continue Reading
Iain Valliere Wins 2022 Vancouver Pro Bodybuilding Show
The 2022 Vancouver Pro bodybuilding competition in British Columbia, Canada, wrapped on July 17, 2022. Iain Valliere won the Men’s Open title — his fifth professional victory. His win officially adds him ... Continue Reading
The Weightlifter’s Guide to Hypertrophy — How Bigger Muscles Make Better Lifts
Weightlifting is a performance sport, but it’s not performative. The charm of Olympic lifting is in its simplicity — either you can lift the barbell over your head, or you can’t. How you look while you set ... Continue Reading
The Best Full-Body Workout You Can Do In the Squat Rack
Your workouts shouldn’t make you feel like you’re on a scavenger hunt. If you’re ever had to scour a crowded facility, desperately trying to find that one missing cable attachment (seriously, where is it?) ... Continue Reading
14 Benefits of Owning a Home Gym to Convince You to Build Your Iron Oasis
It’s okay, you can say it: going to the gym can be a nightmare. Between the drive and navigating the locker room to just not having the social energy to see another human being, the obstacles can pile up. ... Continue Reading
John Haack (90KG) Squats 15 Kilograms More Than His Competition Best Lift Raw
All-time total world record holder John Haack will return to the competitive powerlifting platform on July 29-30, 2022, at the 2022 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) American Pro at The Salisbury ... Continue Reading
Bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn Judges Trainers by Their Actions, Not Their Words
Episode seven of The Mike O'Hearn show was published to Generation Iron's YouTube channel on July 15, 2022. For the first time in the series, a returning counterpart joined O'Hearn: Vlad ... Continue Reading